Convention Sponsors

Become a Sponsor!

Join Us for the 65th Annual NFBV State Convention

Come meet the largest collection of students, parents, educators, rehabilitation professionals, and community partners from across Virginia the weekend of November 3 - 5, 2023 at our 65th annual state convention, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Williamsburg (discounted room rates and reservation details can be found here).

Leverage one of our four sponsorship opportunities to connect your product, service, or message with targeted consumers from across the state. Vanguard, Innovator, and Trail Blazer sponsorship opportunities span the three-day event and are welcome from any company or organization. Those wishing to be a virtual exhibitor, or only exhibiting on-site for Friday November 3, can elect one of two Pioneer sponsorship. Sponsorship of specific events or donations of door prizes are also available, and can be arranged by contacting the Convention Sponsorships Coordinator:

Teisha Gillespie
571.306.1009
sponsorships@nfbv.org

Please Note: The deadline for Exhibit/sponsorship registrations is midnight on Thursday, October 12, 2022. Registrations received after the cutoff will be considered, although all listed benefits cannot be guaranteed. Online registration can be completed here.

Thank you to Our 2023 VIP Sponsors!

We’d love to extend a huge thank you to all our Trail Blazer and higher sponsors/exhibitors, including:

Sponsorship Packages and Benefits

Pioneer ($150 Nonprofit/$200 For Profit)

There are two Pioneer packages available to accommodate both virtual and in-person exhibitors.

  • In-person:
    • Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement on Friday, Nov. 3
    • 2 complementary tickets for the convention
    • Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
  • Virtual:
    • Ability to host a 45-minute live or pre-recorded exhibit table via Zoom to demo your product or service and answer attendee questions
    • Post-convention hosting of your virtual exhibit recording on the NFBV YouTube channel and promotional recognitions on Facebook, Twitter, and the NFBV newsletter
    • Sponsorship recognition in the convention program

    Trail Blazer ($375 Nonprofit/$500 For Profit)

    • Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement throughout the event
    • 2 complementary tickets for the convention
    • Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
    • Social media shout-out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, including a tag of your page(s)
    • Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
    • Print, Braille, and digital distribution of sponsored-provided collateral with registration materials
    • Opportunity to be one of two exclusive sponsors of (1) general session and to have a session speaker read a 30-second promotion for your organization

    Innovator ($750 Nonprofit/$1,000 For Profit)

    • Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement throughout the event
    • 4 complementary tickets for the convention
    • Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
    • Social media shout-out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, including a tag of your page(s)
    • Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
    • Ability to have (1) 30-second ad placed on the NFBV YouTube channel
    • Print, Braille, and digital distribution of sponsored-provided collateral with registration materials
    • Distribution of (1) targeted e-blast to the entire database of NFBV newsletter subscribers
    • Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsore for (1) break-out session and deliver a two-minute remark
    • Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of one of three morning coffee stations

    Vanguard ($1,500 Nonprofit/$2,000 For Profit)

    • Complementary use of a 3x6 table and exhibit hall placement throughout the event
    • 4 complementary tickets for the convention
    • Sponsorship recognition in the convention program
    • Social media shout-out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, including a tag of your page(s)
    • Website placement of your organization name and logo on the state convention page
    • Ability to have (1) 60-second ad placed on the NFBV YouTube channel
    • Print, Braille, and digital distribution of sponsored-provided collateral with registration materials
    • Distribution of (1) targeted e-blast to the entire database of NFBV newsletter subscribers
    • Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsore for (1) break-out session and deliver a two-minute remark
    • Opportunity to be the exclusive sponsor of one of three morning coffee stations
    • Ability to deliver a two-minute remark during the convention banquet
    • Ability to feature one sponsore-provided signage throughout the three-day event.

    One (1) electrical outlet is available for $25 when requested on the Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration form. Sponsor must provide their own power strip. A heavy-duty extension cord is encouraged to ensure easy access to electricity. If you have electrical needs beyond that of 1 outlet, they can be arranged with the exhibits manager, Mary Durbin: (757) 472-2495.

    Table space will be provided at $25 to NFBV Chapters and Divisions. Each Exhibitor will be provided with a skirted and draped 3’ x 6’ exhibit tabletop and two chairs.

    Exhibit tables will be available for set-up from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM the morning of the event, with the exhibits being open to Convention attendees from 12:00 PM through 5:00 PM. Exhibit space should be cleared by 6:00 PM.

    We appreciate your support of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s state Convention. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure that people who are blind can “Live the Life They Want”!

    For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

    Teisha Gillespie, Sponsorships Coordinator
    Phone: 571-306-1009
    Email: sponsorships@nfbv.org

    Register today by visiting our online sponsorship registration page!

    Remember, the deadline for sponsorship registration is midnight Thursday, October 12, 2023!